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Adult film star Stormy Daniels returns to the New York courtroom today after graphically detailing her 2006 encounter with former President Donald Trump earlier this week. This trial is the first of four to take place this year, and Trump is charged with falsifying records in the repayments he made to his then-lawyer, Michael Cohen, who paid Daniels to keep her story quiet. On the Rundown, New York criminal defense attorney Jonna Spilbor shares why it's not illegal to defend your reputation and why Stormy Daniels' testimony is irrelevant to the case. The 2024 race is filled with more than just the presidential election. High-profile Senate and House seats are up for grabs this year, with the Maryland Senate race being one of the closely followed contests. Former Maryland Governor Larry Hogan and Republican candidate for Senate joins the podcast to discuss what he would like to accomplish as a U.S. Senator, how he feels about a lack of bipartisanship in Congress, and what he thinks about the rematch between President Biden and former President Trump. Plus, commentary by Jimmy Failla, host of “Fox Across America with Jimmy Failla.” Photo Credit: AP Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

President Biden this week said his administration's support for Israel is 'ironclad' but at the same time it does not agree with the military operation that has begun in the Gazan city of Rafah. The IDF is calling their mission in Rafah a 'precise counterterrorism operation' in Rafah. Meanwhile, ceasefire negotiations have resumed with the United States, Egypt and Qatar continuing their efforts to close the gaps in a possible agreement. FOX's John Saucier speaks with Jeff Paul, FOX News correspondent reporting from Tel, Aviv, who shares the latest on the military mission in Rafah and the state of negotiations. Click Here To Follow 'The FOX News Rundown: Evening Edition' Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Israeli Defense Force began its ground offensive in Rafah this week after ceasefire negotiations could not be reached between Israel and Hamas. President Biden has continued to reiterate his "ironclad" support for Israel, while also calling out the civilian deaths that are on the rise in Gaza. Hamas still cannot confirm how many hostages remain alive as negotiations persist. FOX News Foreign Correspondent Trey Yingst joins the Rundown to discuss what he has seen from reporting on the ground in Gaza, how Israelis are reacting to anti-Israel protests on college campuses in the U.S., and what ongoing ceasefire negotiations have revealed about a potential three-phase deal. Was it divine intervention or just sheer luck? Pennsylvania pastor Glenn Germany walked away unscathed following an unusual attack during routine Sunday services over the weekend. The pastor stared down the barrel of a gun during his sermon after twenty-six-year-old Bernard Polite claimed God told him to enter Jesus' Dwelling Church and kill him. The suspect also fled the scene of an earlier homicide where he murdered his relative. The commotion was live streamed on the church's Facebook page, leaving parishioners stunned. Germany joins the Rundown to talk about Sunday's incident and how it brought him to be closer to God. Plus, commentary from FOX News Contributor Tammy Bruce. Photo Credit: AP Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It was the testimony most have been waiting for, Stormy Daniels took the stand in Former President Trump's New York City 'hush money' trial. Daniels, on the stand for hours, recalled her alleged encounter with Donald Trump in a Tahoe hotel room from eighteen years ago. The details of the encounter were many times salacious, sometimes irrelevant and even caused the judge to make his own objections to the testimony. FOX's John Saucier speaks with Brooke Singman, FOX News Digital Political Correspondent and Reporter, about Stormy Daniels' testimony, the judge's reaction and the prosecution ties to the Democrat Party. Click Here To Follow 'The FOX News Rundown: Evening Edition' Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

President Biden finds himself between a rock and a hard place as he maneuvers showing support for Israel while still appeasing young Democratic voters who have aligned with the Palestinian cause. With protests continuing on college campuses, numerous universities have canceled graduation ceremonies out of fear of anti-Israel demonstrations interrupting the events. Politico White House and Washington reporter Daniel Lippman joins the Rundown to discuss how these protests are impacting President Biden's re-election campaign and how the administration is reacting to young voters. Later, CEO of Schoen-Cooperman Research, Carly Cooperman, joins to talk about what the polling shows for Democrats and addresses the funding for college protests. Navigating adulthood is a difficult feat for anyone. However, it is especially hard for those in their twenties. For most, one's twenties are a transitional decade where they make massive decisions about where to live, who to love, and what career to dive into. Yet these days, the pressure to have everything figured out by age thirty is exacerbated by inflation, a tough job market, and general uncertainty many are still struggling with after the pandemic. Dr. Meg Jay, bestselling author and psychologist, joins FOX's Dana Perino on the Rundown to discuss her new book The Twentysomething Treatment: A Revolutionary Remedy For An Uncertain Age and the difficulties of working through such a defining decade. Plus, commentary from former U.S. Senator and U.S. Ambassador to New Zealand and Samoa, Scott Brown. Photo Credit: AP Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hamas, the terrorist group in a statement Monday, claims they have agreed to a cease-fire agreement framework with Israel that was negotiated by Egypt and Qatar. The White House and State Department could not confirm the agreement and Israel did not immediately share their stance on the possible deal. Meanwhile, the Israeli military is urging Palestinians to leave the southern city of Rafah, the seemingly last Hamas stronghold, before an expected incursion there. FOX’s Eben Brown speaks with Richard Goldberg, Senior Advisor at the Foundation for Defense of Democracies and former Director for Countering Iranian Weapons of Mass Destruction for the White House National Security Council, who says the media needs to be more careful when passing along statements by Hamas. Click Here To Follow 'The FOX News Rundown: Evening Edition' Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Weeks-long protests continue on some college campuses, even after many administrations worked to remove encampments set up by anti-Israel protesters. House Republicans have begun a probe investigating federal funding to universities amid the strife. Congressman Mike Lawler (R-NY-17) joins the Rundown to discuss the passage of the Antisemitism Awareness Act, the need to investigate the funding of the anti-Israel protests and weighs in on Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene's attempt to vacate House Speaker Mike Johnson. According to the Centers For Disease Control, about one in four Americans report they suffer from seasonal allergies. And if you're one of those unlucky folks, you may feel like your symptoms are getting worse. That's because there is more pollen in the air than in past years. Allergist and spokesperson for the American College of Allergy, Asthma, and Immunology, Dr. Tania Elliot joins the Rundown to share ways people can manage their symptoms with new treatments and explain why spring allergies are starting much earlier than prior years. Plus, commentary from former Hawaii Congresswoman Tulsi Gabbard. (Image Via AP) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Harris Faulkner is a multiple Emmy award-winning anchor who hosts two daily daytime programs at FOX News, The Faulkner Focus and Outnumbered. Her latest project is the new FOX Nation series "Surviving A Serial Killer” where she profiles Lisa McVey, who survived being kidnapped by infamous serial killer Bobby Joe Long. Faulkner joined FOX News Rundown host Chris Foster this past week to discuss the Nation special and discuss the incredible story of McVey. She also reflected “Outnumbered” which is celebrating its 10th anniversary. While most of the conversation focused on the gut-wrenching story of Lisa McVey, it did end on a lighter note as Faulkner shared some stories about the launch of Outnumbered and her time at FOX. On the FOX News Rundown Extra, you will hear our entire interview with FOX News Anchor Harris Faulkner, and learn more about her motivations behind doing the Nation special and creating “Outnumbered Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Taxes could soon start looking different for many Americans -- as former President Trump's 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act is set to expire in 2025. President Biden has stated his plans to let the act remain expired if he's still in office at the time, while former President Trump would likely reinstate the act, alongside other Trump-era policies. Former President Trump economic adviser Steve Moore and Chief Economist at Moody's Analytics Mark Zandi break down what the effects of the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act expiring could be. Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-GA) is urging her colleagues to decide to oust House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) from his position. Next week, she and Congressman Thomas Massie (R-KY) plan to initiate a long-threatened motion to vacate the resolution, setting up yet another vote to send the Speaker packing his bags. Unlike the previous success at removing former Congressman Kevin McCarthy, this move by Rep. Greene is expected to fail – lacking support from both Democrats and Republicans alike. FOX News Senior Congressional Correspondent Chad Pergram provides his insight from Capitol Hill. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Biden administration said they will delay their proposed menthol cigarette ban until after the 2024 election. The Food and Drug Administration has attempted to ban the product several times before; however, increased pressure from Big Tobacco and certain members of Congress has delayed the move in the past. Research shows that Black Americans prefer menthol cigarettes to regular ones, and many feel that a ban will hurt the community. Former Surgeon General Dr. Jerome Adams joined FOX News Rundown host Dave Anthony days after the announcement to weigh in on the debate over banning the flavored cigarette. Dr. Adams, who favors the ban, explained why menthol cigarettes are much harder to quit than regular ones, why minority groups prefer them, and why young Americans gravitate toward e-cigarettes. The segment that aired this week on the regular weekday version of the Rundown only included a small portion of the interview. On the FOX News Rundown Extra, you will hear our entire interview with Former Surgeon General Dr. Jerome Adams, and not just learn more about the menthol debate, but also look back at the country’s reaction to the COVID-19 pandemic and how he feels politics negatively impacts health policy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Following his recent visit to China, U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken traveled to the Middle East this week, marking his seventh trip to the region since the beginning of the Israel-Hamas war. The tour concluded with Sec. Blinken urging Hamas to accept the latest ceasefire proposal. President and Founder of Eurasia Group Ian Bremmer discusses the difficulty of negotiating with Hamas and explains why he believes a two-state solution is not possible until a permanent ceasefire is achieved. National Decision Day was earlier this week, yet a botched rollout of the new Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) has left millions of students in the dark about their financial aid status. The new system has been riddled with technical issues that have upended the college admission process. Meanwhile, Richard Cordray, the leader of the Federal Student Aid office, announced he will depart the office in June. Personal Finance Reporter at the Wall Street Journal Oyin Adedoyin joins to discuss why thousands of students cannot complete the form correctly and how this will affect the decision process for thousands of individuals. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

While many pro-Palestinian protests across the country called for a ceasefire in Gaza, there were demonstrators who preached hatred and messages of anti-Semitism. This spurred House Republicans to pass a bill adopting a more fleshed-out definition of anti-Semitism from the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance. The bill passed; however, some Democrats and Republicans who voted against the measure say it could infringe upon free speech. Journalist and author Batya Ungar-Sargon talks about why the bill had detractors and what impact it could really have on Americans’ free speech. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On Thursday morning, President Joe Biden stated that violent protests aren't welcome in the United States in response to anti-Israel demonstrations continuing to disrupt college campuses. Hundreds of individuals at Columbia University in New York were arrested earlier in the week, and officers in riot gear broke up the encampment at UCLA in a tense overnight exchange. FOX News Sunday anchor and host of the Living the Bream podcast, Shannon Bream, joins to discuss the latest regarding the protests and the second week of former President Donald Trump's New York hush money trial. Bobby Joe Long killed at least ten women during a spree that lasted for months in 1984. Lisa McVey survived being kidnapped, assaulted, and raped by Bobby Joe Long in November of 1984, and with the information gathered by her, the police were able to capture the serial killer. Her story is now chronicled in the new FOX Nation series "Surviving A Serial Killer," host of the special and The Faulkner Focus. Harris Faulkner joins the Rundown to discuss Lisa's harrowing tale and what it was like to interview her for the special, and she touches upon the tenth anniversary of Outnumbered on FOX News. Plus, commentary from the host of the “Kennedy Saves The World” podcast, Kennedy. Photo Credit: AP Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Both law enforcement and government officials are warning that there are groups of outside agitators that are pushing the protests towards violence. There are also reports that left-wing activist groups are the ones supplying protestors with funding and direction to operate the protests. FOX's John Saucier speaks with Madison Alworth, FOX Business Network correspondent reporting from New York University, who says there is evidence that various activist groups are funding the protests, even paying the protestors to agitate. Click Here To Follow 'The FOX News Rundown: Evening Edition' Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Revisiting a campaign promise this week, President Biden announced that he would have his administration review federal marijuana restrictions, potentially reclassifying it as a Schedule III substance. Currently listed as a Schedule I substance by the Drug Enforcement Agency, marijuana possession can lead to serious jail time at the federal level. 31 states have already decriminalized marijuana, with supporters touting medical benefits as well as tax incentives for states. Former Governor of Arkansas and former Administrator of the DEA, Asa Hutchinson, joins the Rundown to discuss what reclassification could mean for the legality of the drug, how it could lead to more comprehensive studies of cannabis, and the impact it would have for those charged with possession. China remains the United States' fiercest competitor. Last month, Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen and Secretary of State Antony Blinken visited Bejing to try and mend strained economic and diplomatic relations. Lawmakers have been increasingly concerned about American dependence on China for their everyday good, with senators working on a plan to bolster trade partnerships with Latin America and the Caribbean. Democratic Senator Michael Bennet (D-CO) co-sponsored the bill and joined the podcast to discuss why the U.S. fears a growing conflict with China and why trade relationships outside China will benefit the nation. Plus, commentary from FOX News Medical Contributor and Professor at New York University Langone Health, Dr. Marc Siegel. Photo Credit: AP Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Violence and chaos on college campuses increasing from New York to Texas to California with protesters shouting antisemitic slogans, occupying campus halls and clashing with police. Protestors are demanding their schools divest from any companies based in Israel and condemn the war against the terror group Hamas. The protestors have also been seen on video calling for the 'death of Zionists' and saying things like, 'we are Hamas.' Where did this wave of anti-Israel sentiment rally come from? One watchdog group says that antisemitism never really goes away, it just 'festers.' FOX’s Eben Brown speaks with Liora Rez, Founder and Executive Director of 'StopAntisemitism', who says historically there is always an element of antisemitism but her group says it has gotten worse in the western world. Click Here To Follow 'The FOX News Rundown: Evening Edition' Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

After weeks of anti-Israel protests, many are still ongoing across college campuses, despite universities warning of consequences for the illicit acts of disorder. Protesters at Columbia University in New York City were threatened with suspension if they did not clear out their encampments by a given deadline. The demonstrating students responded by violating the deadline and barricading themselves inside a campus building. Former Republican Governor of Indiana and former President of Purdue University Mitch Daniels joins the Rundown to discuss universities' responses to the demonstrations, what consequences the students should face, and how they are disrupting other students' college experiences. The Biden administration postponed its proposed menthol cigarette ban until after the 2024 election. The Food and Drug Administration has attempted to ban the product several times before; however, increased pressure from Big Tobacco and certain members of Congress has delayed the move in the past. Research shows that Black Americans prefer menthol cigarettes to regular ones, and many feel that a ban will have a negative effect on the community. Former Surgeon General Dr. Jerome Adams joins us to discuss why menthol cigarettes are much harder to quit than regular ones, why minority groups prefer them, and why young Americans gravitate toward e-cigarettes. Plus, commentary from the host of OutKick's Tomi Lahren is Fearless, Tomi Lahren. Photo Credit: AP Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

House Republicans announced they will be launching an investigation into federal funding for colleges and universities that seem to be doing nothing about anti-Semitic protests. The investigation could lead to schools being denied funding while they allow pro-Palestinian encampments that are getting more violent. FOX's John Saucier speaks with Rep. Kevin Hern, Chairman of the Republican Study Committee, who says the protests have been crossing the line of American decency and more can be done about them. Click Here To Follow 'The FOX News Rundown: Evening Edition' Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Election Day is now just 27 weeks away, and many polls are giving former President Donald Trump the advantage. This is despite his multiple legal troubles. President Biden, on the other hand, is losing ground with key Democratic voting blocks, like African Americans, who are unhappy with his handling of the economy, the border and multiple foreign conflicts. Arnon Mishkin, the Director Of The News Decision Desk, joins the Rundown to explain what’s behind President Trump’s polling lead and why an acquittal in his criminal hush money trial could be a huge boost for his re-election hopes. New numbers released by the Federal Reserve are causing alarm as core inflation rose over the last month, leading to fears of "stagflation". Hopes for rate cuts have been stifled as fed chair Jerome Powell warned earlier this month that without a drop in inflation, the fed will not make such a move. While spending remains strong, homebuyers face skyrocketing interest rates and low housing stock. Co-Host of the Big Money Show on FOX Business Brian Brenberg joins to discuss the impact that inflation is having on the economy, why the housing market has cooled off, and what needs to be done to slow inflation and boost investments. Plus, commentary from former Congressman, FOX News Contributor and host of the Jason In The House Podcast, Jason Chaffetz. (Image Via AP) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Pro-Palestinian protesters have defied an afternoon deadline to leave a tent encampment on campus. The defiance comes as the number of students and antisemitic agitators arrested at nationwide demonstrations has approached 900. Columbia has told students they will be suspended if they do not follow instructions to leave and the anti-Israel groups are calling on their schools to end any investments in companies that support Israel's military and their military operation in Gaza. FOX’s Eben Brown speaks with Paul Mauro, former NYPD inspector and FOX News contributor, who says the first mistake was setting a deadline and then not enforcing it. Click Here To Follow 'The FOX News Rundown: Evening Edition' Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices